Graham Graz: President Van der Bellen mourn

Graham Graz: President Van der Bellen mourn

Graz, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, a tragic killing spree at a high school occurred in Graz, in which a total of eleven people, including students and a teacher, died. The perpetrator, a 21-year-old former student of the school, committed suicide after the terrifying deeds. He had legally owned two firearms, which re -fitted the debate about weapons laws in Austria. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen described the crime as "horror" and expressed that she hit the country "in the middle of the heart". He immediately initiated measures to support the families concerned and to clarify the legal situation to prevent future tragedies of this kind.

van der Bellen, who traveled to Graz the day after the act of violence, put down flowers at the scene together with his wife Doris Schmidau. At Graz's main square, he lit candles to commemorate the victim and emphasized the importance of cohesion in difficult times. "We have to convey security again," said van der Bellen in a media statement in which he also brought the need to examine legal adjustments.

funeral services and national sympathy

The tragedy in Graz was perceived by the entire nation with horror and grief. On June 11, 2025, a nationwide funeral minute took place at 10 a.m., while many people took part in funeral services in Graz. Experts add that bullying may have played a role in the behavior of the perpetrator. However, a farewell letter from the amo runner did not provide any clear indications of a motif.

In the days after the incident, a three -day state mourning was proclaimed by the Austrian federal government. Political events, including party days, were canceled or postponed to do justice to the suffering of the victims. Graz football player Michael Gregoritsch and the Austrian football team also showed their sympathy; Before a game you stopped a minute of commemoration and wore mourning flor.

background and previous developments in Austria

amoclets are rare in Austria, but the memory of the few that existed remains strong. The statistics show that many of these incidents were committed to firearms and mostly left deep social wounds. A chronological list of past amo runs shows significant parallels to the current events:

The shock waves of the attack in Graz have not subsided and many questions remain open. In the coming weeks, a profound discussion about the legal situation on possession of guns in Austria is expected to prevent future tragedies.